# Arijit Singh Tops Spotify Charts, Becomes Most Followed Musician Globally with 151M Followers – Surpasses Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran

URL: https://technosports.co.in/arijit-singh-spotify-most-followed-musician-151/  
Published: 2025-07-05  
Updated: 2025-07-05  
Author: Ankush Mallick

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian music, **[Arijit Singh](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YRxDV8wJFPHPTeXepOstw)** has officially become the **most followed musician on Spotify**, overtaking global icons **Taylor Swift** and **Ed Sheeran**. With a staggering **151 million followers**, Singh now reigns atop the Spotify charts, marking a historic achievement not only for himself but also for the entire Indian music industry.

![Arijit singh](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Arijit-Singh-2-1024x682.webp)

The news has sent ripples across the global music community, as the soft-spoken singer from Murshidabad, West Bengal, quietly climbed past megastars known for their vast fanbases and international dominance.

## A New Global Streaming King Is Crowned

According to updated data from **Chartmasters** and **Volt.fm**, which track Spotify’s real-time statistics and artist popularity, **Arijit Singh** has surged past Taylor Swift (139.6M followers) and Ed Sheeran (121M followers) to claim the top spot.

![Arijit singh](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Arijit-Singh-1024x651.webp)

Here’s a quick look at the **Top 10 Most Followed Artists on Spotify (as of July 2025):**

| **Rank** | **Artist** | **Followers (Millions)** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Arijit Singh | 151.0 |
| 2 | Taylor Swift | 139.6 |
| 3 | Ed Sheeran | 121.0 |
| 4 | Billie Eilish | 114.0 |
| 5 | The Weeknd | 107.3 |
| 6 | Ariana Grande | 105.9 |
| 7 | Eminem | 101.7 |
| 8 | Drake | 99.7 |
| 9 | Bad Bunny | 97.3 |
| 10 | Justin Bieber | 83.1 |

## The Indian Wave on the Global Stage

Arijit’s monumental success also shines a spotlight on other Indian artists making their mark on Spotify. Here’s a glance at Indian musicians dominating the global charts:

| **Artist** | **Followers (Millions)** | **Global Rank** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A R Rahman | 65.6 | 14 |
| Pritam | 53.4 | 21 |
| Neha Kakkar | 48.5 | 25 |
| Lata Mangeshkar | 22.0 | 100 |
| Kishore Kumar | 16.0 | 144 |

![A. r. rahman](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/A.-R.-Rahman.webp)

Even posthumously, legends like **Lata Mangeshkar** and **Kishore Kumar** continue to captivate listeners, proving the timelessness of Indian music.

## Listeners vs Followers: Understanding the Spotify Metrics

Spotify differentiates between **followers** and **monthly listeners**—both vital but distinct metrics. Followers indicate long-term fan engagement, while monthly listeners show recent streaming popularity.

Here’s how the numbers stack up:

| **Artist** | **Monthly Listeners (Millions)** |
| --- | --- |
| Arijit Singh | 47.4 |
| Taylor Swift | 82.3 |
| Ed Sheeran | 98.4 |
| Billie Eilish | 95.1 |
| The Weeknd | 112.2 |

While Arijit may have fewer monthly listeners compared to some of his Western peers, his **follower count signifies enduring loyalty** and a devoted fanbase that spans generations and continents.

## A Journey from Reality TV to Streaming Supremacy

Born in 1987, **Arijit Singh** began his career humbly as a contestant on *Fame Gurukul* in 2005. It wasn’t until 2013 that he truly soared to fame with the soul-stirring “**Tum Hi Ho**” from *Aashiqui 2*. The song made him a national sensation overnight.

![Arijit singh](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Arijit-Singh-1-1024x684.webp)

Since then, his discography has turned into a playlist of Indian emotions — love, longing, heartbreak, and hope — with hits like:

- “**Channa Mereya**”
- “**Raabta**”
- “**Phir Le Aaya Dil**”
- “**Kesariya**”
- “**Ae Dil Hai Mushkil**”

## Latest Work: Metro… In Dino (2025)

Arijit’s latest musical contributions can be heard in Anurag Basu’s romantic drama *Metro… In Dino*, which released on **July 4, 2025**. His tracks like: **Zamaana Lag**a, **Aur Mohabbat Kitni Karoon**, **Mausam** have already captivated audiences and are gaining streaming momentum across platforms.

Arijit Singh’s triumph isn’t just a personal win — it’s a cultural milestone. In a world dominated by English-language music, a Hindi playback singer topping the Spotify charts proves the **universal appeal of music that comes from the heart**.

![Arijit singh](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Arijit-Singh-3-1024x682.webp)

Whether it’s through his soulful renditions or his humble persona, Arijit Singh has built an empire — not with noise, but with **emotion, melody, and authenticity**.

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## FAQs

### How many Spotify followers does Arijit Singh have?

As of July 2025, Arijit Singh has 151 million Spotify followers.

### Who are the top three most followed musicians on Spotify?

Arijit Singh (151M), Taylor Swift (139.6M), and Ed Sheeran (121M).

### Is Arijit Singh the first Indian to top the Spotify charts?

Yes, he is the first Indian artist to become the most followed musician on Spotify globally.

### Which Indian artists are in the top 25 on Spotify?

A R Rahman, Pritam, and Neha Kakkar are among the top 25 followed Indian artists.

### What is Arijit Singh’s latest project?

He recently contributed to *Metro… In Dino* (2025) with three new songs.